MOTU 828 (2024)
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MOTU
828 (2024)
Product Info
Article Number:
583527
Brand:
MOTU
Model:
828 (2024)
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MOTU 828 (2024) is a powerhouse for serious recording. It's packed with I/O and those ESS DACs make a real difference in sound quality. Perfect for studios needing flexible routing and a clean, professional sound without the need for external mixers.
Product Description
- MOTU 828 (2024)
- 28 x 32 USB 3.1 Audio Interface with USB-C Connection
- Resolution: 24 bit / 192 kHz
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC-Technology
- DSP-controlled digital mixer with 24 inputs
- 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb
- 4-band EQ
- gate & compressor)
- High-resolution (480 x 128) 3.9" LCD colour display
- Dynamic range line inputs: 120 dB
- THD+N line inputs: -114 dB
- Equivalent input noise microphone preamplifier: -129 dB
- Microphone preamplifier with +74 dB gain
- Dynamic range line outputs: 125 dB
- THD+N line outputs: -114 dB
- 48V phantom power
- -20 dB pad
- phase flip
- remote control and dedicated inserts per microphone input
- 60 Simultaneously usable audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 482 x 311 x 44 mm
- Weight: 5 kg
- System requirements Interface: Windows 10 or later
- Mac OSX 10.13 or later
- *Connections: *
- 2 x Mic / Instrument / Line inputs: XLR / jack 6.3 mm combo
- 8 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- 8 DC-coupled line outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
- 2 x XLR Main out
- 2 x ADAT input and output
- Coaxial S/PDIF (24-bit 96kHz)
- 2 x Send/return 6.3 mm jack balanced
- MIDI input and output
- Word clock input and output: BNC
- 2 Headphone outputs
- Foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-C connection (compatible with USB type A)
PROS
- • ESS Sabre32 Ultra DACs deliver exceptional clarity and dynamic range.
- • The integrated DSP mixer is genuinely useful for routing and effects.
- • Comprehensive mic preamps offer impressive gain and low noise floor.
- • High-resolution LCD provides clear visual feedback of routing and levels.
CONS
- • The substantial weight makes it less ideal for mobile recording setups.
- • USB 3.1 connection limits compatibility with older computer systems.
- • DSP processing headroom may be a constraint for complex projects.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
28
Outputs
32
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
24 bit
Preamps
28 microphone preamps with +74dB gain
Weight
5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The DSP offers excellent flexibility, but lacks the tactile feel of hardware; it’s best for managing complex routing and subtle effects.
While it’s not the latest standard, USB 3.1 provides ample bandwidth for the 828’s capabilities, but older systems may require a powered hub.
The -129 dB equivalent input noise is truly excellent, putting it among the quietest interfaces available, which is crucial for clean recordings.
